Battery
Understanding Battery Health on Refurbished Devices
Cycle counts, health percentages and lab diagnostics explained.
Published: Author: RefurbScore Editorial
Battery health determines real-world usability more than cosmetic grade for most buyers.
Trust lab-tested data only
Only accept battery health claims backed by a RefurbScore passport or admin-validated technical test.
Minimum thresholds
- Phones: 80%+ health or under 500 cycles for flagships
- Laptops: check cycle count and capacity remaining in passport
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